The Palmer Group | About Us

Beginning her career in temporary employment in 1977, Mary Jane Palmer has become an industry leader consistently setting standards in customer service and human resource management.

On January 8, 1986, Mary Jane founded Palmer Temps, Inc. to meet the specific needs of local businesses for clerical and factory workers. Four years later Palmer Temps received the Crescendo Award honoring the Cincinnati areas’ 50 fastest growing, privately held companies. In 1995, 1996 and 2001, the Mid-Miami Valley Chamber of Commerce awarded Palmer Temps a “Faith in the Future Award,” honoring area businesses dedicated to improving the standard of life in the local community. The Cincinnati Business Courier has consistently recognized Palmer Temps as one of the tri-state’s largest women-owned businesses.

As customer needs developed for more comprehensive personnel service, Palmer Temps responded by expanding their employee base to meet technical and professional business needs. In addition, the formation of two divisions, ComputerTutor and Palmer Personnel Solutions, offer expanded one-stop personnel services.

In 1995, The Palmer Group became the parent company of Palmer Temps, ComputerTutor, and Palmer Personnel Solutions, and a 6,000 square foot building expansion brought all three divisions together in the same modern facility. In January of 1996, mPhatic Ads & Design was founded. mPhatic specialized in web page design and designed and hosted Middletown.com. In August, 1999 mPhatic merged with middletownjournal.com creating an expansive community website.

Palmer Temps is a member of the American Staffing Services, and Mary Jane is a former officer of the Ohio Staffing Services Association. She presently serves on the Board of Directors Abilities First Foundation, The Middletown Area Safety Council, The Middletown Economic Development Corporation, Middletown Community Foundation and Hospice. Mary Jane was also active with the Butler County Board of Mental Retardation and served on a steering committee for the Butler County Children’s Services. She formerly served as Chairperson of the Employer Economic Development Team for the State of Ohio pilot program, Project More. This program was a systems-change program to help increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Mary Jane previously served on the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, two years on the Executive Board, Junior Achievement, Middletown Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Middletown Area Senior Citizens. She was also an officer of the Butler-Middletown Unit of The American Cancer Society, and has served as a member of the Middletown Symphony Board of Directors. Active with the Middletown/Monroe School District, she has served on several Advisory Committees and has participated in teaching and providing programs for students.

Mary Jane was presented a Woman of Excellence award in 2002 by the Southeastern Butler County Chamber of Commerce. Mary Jane was selected along with four other honorees from nominations submitted by the community. The award honors women who, through their current careers and/or volunteer work, have enhanced business, education, culture and philanthropy in the community.

In 1999, Soroptimist International of Middletown honored Mary Jane Palmer with its Woman of Distinction Award. Women selected for this award must be: an ideal role model for other women though outstanding achievements in her professional, business or voluntary activities over a period of at least 10 years; must demonstrate exemplary character and integrity along with outstanding ability and leadership; or must perform activities relating to a Soroptimist program of service: economic and social development, education environment, health human rights/status of women, international goodwill and understanding.

In 2001, Mary Jane was the recipient of the Athena Award presented at the 3rd Annual Women in Networking Conference. The Athena Award recognizes individuals for business or professional accomplishments, community service, the mentoring of others, and providing a role model that encourages women to achieve their full leadership potential.

She is the mother of one son, Patrick and has three grandchildren.

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4302 Roosevelt Blvd. ● Middletown, OH 45044
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